§ 71. Mr. Osborneasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that many of the boots and shoes imported from Czechoslovakia are not suited for English trade and are dearer than the home product; and if he will reconsider the policy of importing this footwear.
§ Mr. BelcherNo. The type of Czech shoes imported is a matter for the enterprise and judgment of private importers. 135W With regard to price, it must be remembered that these shoes carry Import Duty and Purchase Tax.